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The Kapiti Pakeke Lions Club are running their usual playhouse raffle with a closing date of 12 February 2022. First prize is the playhouse, second prize a 30 minute scenic flight and third prize is a Kitchen Wiz. Go to kapitipakekelions.org.nz... to purchase your tickets online.
All proceeds go to… View moreThe Kapiti Pakeke Lions Club are running their usual playhouse raffle with a closing date of 12 February 2022. First prize is the playhouse, second prize a 30 minute scenic flight and third prize is a Kitchen Wiz. Go to kapitipakekelions.org.nz... to purchase your tickets online.
All proceeds go to the Life Flight Trust and local charities
I have culinary sage plants for sale. Please contact me if you are interested. Thanks Natasha
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a highly contagious virus that commonly occurs during the winter months and can cause infections in the breathing passages and lungs.
P3 Research Kāpiti is looking for volunteers to take part in a research study exploring an investigational vaccine for RSV. … View moreRespiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) is a highly contagious virus that commonly occurs during the winter months and can cause infections in the breathing passages and lungs.
P3 Research Kāpiti is looking for volunteers to take part in a research study exploring an investigational vaccine for RSV.
If you are aged 60+ years and in generally good health, or have medical conditions that are well managed, you may be eligible to take part. Interested?
Click on ‘Learn More’.
In neighbourhoods across New Zealand, kids are looking forward to a Christmas that may not happen. Forced to choose between food or bills, hard-working parents like Melody worry whether they’ll be able to provide even the simplest Christmas meal for their children.
“I’ll only eat dinner … View moreIn neighbourhoods across New Zealand, kids are looking forward to a Christmas that may not happen. Forced to choose between food or bills, hard-working parents like Melody worry whether they’ll be able to provide even the simplest Christmas meal for their children.
“I’ll only eat dinner 2-3 times a week so that the children have enough food. This is very stressful… a lot of crying and minimal sleep.”
Food insecurity is the everyday reality for 98.8% of the families Variety helps.
Please donate today to provide grocery support for families like Melody’s this Christmas.
Something a bit different this week, a picture from Robert Ashe who lives in Eastbourne.
"Over the last few weeks, Charlie and I have been keeping an eye on the progress of a bird's nest just by our house. Today, the nest was empty only 20 days later – the birds had all fledged and … View moreSomething a bit different this week, a picture from Robert Ashe who lives in Eastbourne.
"Over the last few weeks, Charlie and I have been keeping an eye on the progress of a bird's nest just by our house. Today, the nest was empty only 20 days later – the birds had all fledged and were hanging about like teenagers in the trees around our garden. Well done mummy thrush; you've been an inspiration."
This recall has been updated to include Chelsea brand Raw Sugar (500g) with a batch marking of Lot 21271 through to Lot 21303 that was released in error by Foodstuffs South Island Ltd following the recall on 4 November 2021. The product was available at New World, Pak’nSave and Four Square … View moreThis recall has been updated to include Chelsea brand Raw Sugar (500g) with a batch marking of Lot 21271 through to Lot 21303 that was released in error by Foodstuffs South Island Ltd following the recall on 4 November 2021. The product was available at New World, Pak’nSave and Four Square supermarkets throughout the South Island between 13 November and 19 November 2021. If you have purchased this product, do not consume. The immediate food safety risk from this product is considered to be low, however if you have consumed this product and have any concerns about your health, seek medical advice.
READ MORE: www.mpi.govt.nz...
* 9am Saturday: "Conversations" - Todd Zaner catches up with his cousin Rick Zaner in Phoenix, Arizona (USA) about the state of Covid 19 over there...
* 10am Sat: "Jazz Actualities" - Adam Melville is back on the airwaves with an hour of his jazz music picks for you.
* … View more* 9am Saturday: "Conversations" - Todd Zaner catches up with his cousin Rick Zaner in Phoenix, Arizona (USA) about the state of Covid 19 over there...
* 10am Sat: "Jazz Actualities" - Adam Melville is back on the airwaves with an hour of his jazz music picks for you.
* 11.30am Sat: "At the table with Gail" - Gail Hall is back from sunny Ōtaki with her 4 recipes for you to attempt this weekend.
* 1.30pm: Saturday/Sunday/Monday 3pm: NZ Retro Weekly Top 40 with Rob Walker...this week Rob blast back 40 years to 1981!
* 6pm Sat: "Tāringa" - A bilingual programme from Te Wananga o Aotearoa.
* 6.30am Sunday: "Factum-Agri Show" - Bridging the urban/rural divide.
* 7am Sunday: "Suzy & Friends" - The lovely Suzy Cato is back to entertain with songs, stories, fun, giveaways, shoutouts...
* 10.30am Monday: "Political Point of View" - We hear from Graham Priest who's talking with Simeon Brown from the National Party.
* 7pm Mon: "HOT Topic" - Peter Grindrod is at O'Reilly's Garage, VVVRRROOOMMMM....Be sure to tune in!
For full schedule follow the linkcoastaccessradio.org.nz...
Summer is just around the corner and Kapiti Women’s Tri is only a few months away! We’re kick-starting our Summer training with some pool swim sessions starting from next Sunday 28 November 10 am - 11 am (14 Nov) @Coastlands Aquatic Centre.
Our Sunday swim sessions are aimed at women who … View moreSummer is just around the corner and Kapiti Women’s Tri is only a few months away! We’re kick-starting our Summer training with some pool swim sessions starting from next Sunday 28 November 10 am - 11 am (14 Nov) @Coastlands Aquatic Centre.
Our Sunday swim sessions are aimed at women who haven't been in the pool for a while or who need to build back confidence, as well those more confident swimmers which we’re likely to split into two groups.
Where: @Coastlands Aquatic Centre || Normal entry fee || Look for the pink t-shirt + meet at the far side of the pool (near the stands).
Time/Day: Sunday mornings 10:00am – 11:00am
Dates:
Sunday 28 November
Sunday 5 December
Sunday 12 December
Sunday 19 December
For more information or to enter www.kwt.org.nz...
The following are individuals, beneficiaries, and executors of estates we have managed under the Public Trust Act 2001. We’re asking these people to please contact Public Trust at contactus@publictrust.co.nz
Still some lovely big tomato plants available but this will be the last week for some of the more popular varieties. Those who have already planted our tomatoes are reporting excellent growth.
We also have a range of different zucchini, pumpkin and capsicum, plus kumara, snowpeas and basil. Look … View moreStill some lovely big tomato plants available but this will be the last week for some of the more popular varieties. Those who have already planted our tomatoes are reporting excellent growth.
We also have a range of different zucchini, pumpkin and capsicum, plus kumara, snowpeas and basil. Look for us midway along Park Road at the Waikanae Community Market tomorrow morning and at the Otaki market on Sunday (9.00 - 2.00).
“I want to be able to go out with my friends and do things without worrying about access.”
Our goal is to be a city where it’s easy for people of all ages and abilities to be able to move easily, conveniently, and comfortably around our city, and with low or zero carbon transport options.
… View more“I want to be able to go out with my friends and do things without worrying about access.”
Our goal is to be a city where it’s easy for people of all ages and abilities to be able to move easily, conveniently, and comfortably around our city, and with low or zero carbon transport options.
Have your say on Our City Tomorrow at: www.wcc.govt.nz...
#OurWellington #TōTātouPōneke #OurCityTomorrow
New Zealand's newest state highway number will come into use on Tuesday December 7, as preparations continue ahead of the opening of Transmission Gully motorway.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is renumbering the section of State Highway 1 (SH1) between Linden and Mackays Crossing as State … View moreNew Zealand's newest state highway number will come into use on Tuesday December 7, as preparations continue ahead of the opening of Transmission Gully motorway.
Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency is renumbering the section of State Highway 1 (SH1) between Linden and Mackays Crossing as State Highway 59 (SH59), in advance of the opening of the new Transmission Gully motorway, which will become SH1.
Help us build a case for change. There is growing concern about increasing housing and social needs of the Kāpit Coast district, so we’re taking an in-depth look at what’s happening, and what’s likely to happen as our district continues to grow. Take the survey.
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